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Scientists unmask stem cell identity using gene-sequencing technology

Scientists from The University of Queensland's Diamantina Institute have revealed the difference between a stem cell and other blood vessel cells using gene-sequencing technology.

29 May 2019

Researchers find link between high LDL cholesterol levels and early-onset Alzheimer's

Researchers with the Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Emory University have found a link between high LDL cholesterol levels and early-onset Alzheimer's disease.

29 May 2019

Study explores associations between daytime sleepiness and epigenetic modifications

Everyone feels tired at times, but up to 20 percent of U.S. adults report feeling so sleepy during the day that it interferes with daily activities, including working, having meals or carrying on conversations.

29 May 2019

'Eye-in-a-dish' model helps scientists to uncover 'surprising' AMD gene variant

Researchers have discovered a new genetic variant responsible for blood vessel dysregulation in the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

29 May 2019

New fluorescent probe specifically labels microglia cells

Part of the immune system in the brain is made up of so-called microglia cells. Korean and Singaporean researchers have now developed a fluorescent probe that specifically labels this type of macrophage. The cells were visualized in cell culture and in the live brains of rodents.

29 May 2019

Researchers discover signaling protein that may protect parathyroid glands from hyperactivity

Overactive parathyroid glands,which control the body's blood calcium levels, can lead to kidney stones, neuropsychiatric disorders and bone abnormalities, particularly among elderly women.

29 May 2019

Researchers develop new artificial intelligence tools to find cell’s true identity

Scientists have long sorted cells into different varieties based on their appearance under a microscope or, for differences that are more visually subtle, based on the behavior of a handful of genes.

From Johns Hopkins Medicine 29 May 2019

Study reveals how genetic message to produce healthy heart tissue is altered during stress, aging

Researchers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech Carilion have revealed how a genetic message to produce healthy heart tissue is altered in the body during stress and aging to contribute to sudden cardiac death.

29 May 2019

New laboratory test has potential to accurately predict spread of breast cancer

Researchers at The Johns Hopkins University and other institutions report that a new laboratory test that induces cancer cells to squeeze through narrow spaces has the potential to accurately predict which breast cancers and other solid tumors are likely to spread, or metastasize, to other sites.

From Johns Hopkins Medicine 29 May 2019

PCRF awards £1.2M grants for new research projects tackling pancreatic cancer

Seven innovative research projects tackling pancreatic cancer have been awarded grants totalling £1.2M by the UK medical research charity, Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund.

28 May 2019

Epigenetic research provides new approaches to cancer combination therapies

Epigenetic processes enable cells to respond to changes in their environment by regulating the activity of their genes.

28 May 2019

Five new genetic risk loci associated with maximum habitual alcohol use identified

A genome-wide association study has identified five new genetic risk loci that can pass on risk for harmful alcohol use from parents to children, and confirmed one previously identified risk locus.

28 May 2019

Are DNA-based diets and personalized 'medical foods' the future for weight loss?

Experts say that by understanding how a person responds to specific nutrients, healthcare practitioners could provide better nutritional advice.

28 May 2019

Mutations within junk DNA linked to autism spectrum disorder

Using artificial intelligence, scientists have discovered mutations in parts of non-coding DNA known as “Junk DNA” that can lead to autism.

28 May 2019

Scientists use gold nanoparticles to edit genes tied to HIV, inherited blood disorders

Scientists at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center took a step toward making gene therapy more practical by simplifying the way gene-editing instructions are delivered to cells.

28 May 2019

Large-scale genomic sequencing narrows search for Strep A vaccine

The global search for a group A streptococcal (Strep A) vaccine has narrowed after researchers identified a common gene signature in almost all global Strep A strains by sequencing thousands of genomes in a project spanning 10 years and more than 20 countries.

28 May 2019

Gene News and Research

Latest Gene News and Research

Scientists unmask stem cell identity using gene-sequencing technology

Researchers find link between high LDL cholesterol levels and early-onset Alzheimer's

Study explores associations between daytime sleepiness and epigenetic modifications

'Eye-in-a-dish' model helps scientists to uncover 'surprising' AMD gene variant

New fluorescent probe specifically labels microglia cells

Researchers discover signaling protein that may protect parathyroid glands from hyperactivity

Researchers develop new artificial intelligence tools to find cell’s true identity

Study reveals how genetic message to produce healthy heart tissue is altered during stress, aging

New laboratory test has potential to accurately predict spread of breast cancer

PCRF awards £1.2M grants for new research projects tackling pancreatic cancer

Epigenetic research provides new approaches to cancer combination therapies

Five new genetic risk loci associated with maximum habitual alcohol use identified

Are DNA-based diets and personalized 'medical foods' the future for weight loss?

Mutations within junk DNA linked to autism spectrum disorder

Scientists use gold nanoparticles to edit genes tied to HIV, inherited blood disorders

Large-scale genomic sequencing narrows search for Strep A vaccine

Genetically eliminating TOX factors improves eradication of solid tumors in CAR T model

Mutations in 'junk' DNA can cause autism, study shows

Investigating RNA-based regulation of the cardiovascular system

UMass Amherst scientist's new book explores the brave new world of science and food

Industry Focus eBook - Cell & Gene Therapy (1st Edition) eBook

Real-time Raman monitoring for pharmaceutical hot melt extrusion

Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

How the Vutara VXL simplifies single-molecule imaging